Resources and organisations for oesophageal cancer
There are organisations, support groups, books, videos and other resources to help you cope with oesophageal cancer and treatment.
Cancer Research UK information and support
Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world outside the USA. We fund research on all aspects of cancer from its causes to prevention and treatment.
We are committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer. As well as looking at the information on this website you can call our nurse freephone helpline on 0808 800 4040. They are available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Or you can send them a question online.
Cancer Chat is our online forum where you can share experiences.
Guts UK
Guts UK produce information and leaflets on common digestive diseases and illnesses. This includes information about cancer of the bowel, food pipe (oesophagus) and stomach.
Tel: 020 7486 0341
Email: info@gutscharity.org.uk
Heartburn Cancer UK
Heartburn Cancer UK raise awareness about persistent heartburn and its link to Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer. They support research and diagnostic testing to improve earlier diagnosis and patient outcomes. The charity also have an online support group and some face-to-face support groups.
The website includes information about heartburn, gastro oesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer.
Tel: 01256 338668
Email: info@heartburncanceruk.org
Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA)
The OPA is formed of people who’ve had or still have oesophageal cancer. It publishes useful information about oesophageal cancer and some is relevant to stomach cancer. It also has local support groups and meetings. It offers advice, information, and support to anyone with eating difficulties after stomach or oesophageal surgery.
OPA
Unit 4
Bordesley Hall Farm Barns
Storrage Lane
Alvechurch
Birmingham
B48 7ES
Tel: 0121 704 9860 (9am to 4pm Monday to Friday)
Email: enquiries@opa.org.uk
Ochre
This is a national cancer charity that has been set up to help promote awareness of oesophageal cancer. It also hopes to encourage research into the causes of oesophageal cancer and to develop information on this disease and offer advice and support to patients and their families.
Ochre
c/o 2 St Ronan’s Drive
Glasgow
G41 3SJ
Telephone: 0800 822 3370
Email: committee@ochrecharity.co.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that gives practical, medical and financial support to people with cancer in the UK. Its helpline gives guidance on cancer and advice on benefits. It also publishes booklets about cancer and treatments. Information is available in other languages.
Freephone: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm)
Contact email form
Maggie's Centres
Maggie’s is a national charity with centres across the UK. They offer care and support to people affected by cancer. Each centre is beside an NHS cancer hospital and is run by specialist staff.
You can join a support group, take part in weekly sessions like relaxation and stress management, or learn about nutrition and health. You can also visit just to have a cup of tea and a friendly chat.
Phone: 0300 123 1801
Email: enquiries@maggies.org
Healthtalk.org
Provides free, reliable information about health issues including mental health, by sharing people's real-life experiences.
Find local cancer information and support near you
There are organisations and support in your local area that you can access. You can ask your specialist nurse or doctor for more information about cancer services near you.
England
The NHS website has a service that tells you about local information and support in England.
Scotland
NHS Inform gives information about illness, treatments and NHS services for people in Scotland.
Wales
NHS 111 Wales gives health advice and information for people living in Wales.
Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Cancer Network (NICaN) website tells you where to find cancer information and support in Northern Ireland.
